London in summer

Thursday 1 August 2024

Community Activities – August 24

Community Activities are organised by Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust and Covent Garden Community Centre.

Our newsletter keeps you informed!
Activities in August 2024 and coming up later in the year…

Food bank

Sept 6th – National Food Bank Day!

We set up a food bank at the height of the pandemic in April 2020. Unfortunately due to the cost of living crisis the demand for food support is as high as it was back then. I need your help! 

To continue to support locals through the autumn and winter period I need to replenish our stocks and I can only do that with the help and support of people like you. If you could bring one of the following items to CGCC/7 Dials Club on Friday 6th September between 11am-4pm, it would help us enormously.

I need:

  • Long Life Milk
  • Tins of Chopped Tomatoes
  • Tuna
  • Heinz Soup: Any flavour
  • Toilet Roll

Thank you for your support!

NEW JEWELLERY CLASS

Jewellery Class starts 10th September

Bev’s very popular Jewellery class will be returning to CGCC @ 7 Dials Club on
Tuesday 10th September 2024 – 10:00 to 12:00

We are now accepting applications for the chance to join the Jewellery Class however, please consider the following before applying:
This class is always massively over subscribed at the application process so we ask that you consider whether you are able to commit 100% to attending all
12 weeks of the course as it’s really frustrating and unfair on people that missed out if people drop out after one or two sessions.

To request a place email Phil – manager@cgcc.org.uk or click red button below…

Visit Mayfield Lavender Farm

Thursday 8th August, 11:00
Mayfield Farm is a family-run, organic lavender grower in Surrey. Visit the lavender farm, cafe and shop to your heart’s content.

Email: louise@thephoenixgarden.org

Visit Horizon 22

Tuesday 13th August…
Horizon 22 is London’s highest free viewing platform. Located on Level 58, the viewing platform offers 300-degree views of London.

Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk 
(to be on the reserve list)

Dates for your Diary!

Christmas Lunches: This year’s lunches will take place on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024

We have listened to you! Because so many of you complained about having to queue for tickets last year, this year tickets will only be available to book online.

The really important bit…

This year there will also be a pre-sale: Monday 16th December will only be available to members who are regulars at CGCC/7 Dials Club and Dragon Hall.

Because of ridiculously high increases in costs, tickets this year will be £12.50

Information on how to book will be in the September Newsletter.

Card Game

Richard’s Games

Dominoes: Monday 5th Aug 2024, 13:30 @CGCC Bar

Bridge: Monday 19th Aug 2024, 13:30 @CGCC Bar. Booking essential

Email Phil: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Whist: Tuesday 27th Aug 2024, 13:30 @CGCC Bar.

Come along and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.

Email Phil: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Chair Yoga

Exercise @ CGCC

Wednesday 7th Aug: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 – 15:30
Thursday 8th Aug: Chair Exercise: @ 11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 14th Aug: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 – 15:30
Thursday 15th Aug: Chair Exercise @ 11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 21st Aug: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 – 15:30
Thursday 22nd Aug: Chair Exercise: @ 11:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 28th Aug: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 – 15:30
Thursday 29th Aug: Chair Exercise: @ 11:00 – 12:00

If you would like to join any of these classes please email PHIL: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Social Dance at Dragon Hall

Tea Dance @ Dragon Hall

Saturday 3rd August 2024: Tea Dance @ Dragon Hall, starts at 12:30 to 16:00

Come along with your dancing shoes and join Edurne as she leads our next Tea Dance. A mixture of dance workshops and social dancing. Cost £2

To reserve a space email JOHN

Thursday 22nd August at 16:00 – Film Club

Come along to our monthly film club.

Choose between Wonga, Barbie and Back to Black.

To choose the movie and reserve a space, please use the booking form

Fridays – 1 to 1 Digital Support with Elliot

Issues with your devices? Need advice on technology? Want help with your phone, laptop or tablet, Digital 1-1 support sessions every Friday from 12:00 to 14:30 at Dragon Hall.

To book please email: elliot@dragonhall.org.uk

Lunch Club

Friday Lunch Club

Please Remember…
Booking in advance for your place at the Lunch Club is ESSENTIAL!
We open booking one week before – no exceptions!

To Book your place send an email to: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Lunch Club Menu – August 24

Friday 2nd August: Vegetable moussaka with garlic bread.
Booking opens Friday 26th July

Friday 9th August and Friday 16th August: No lunch as Chefs are on holiday

Friday 23rd August: Peri Peri Chicken with sweet potato wedges
Booking opens Friday 16th August

Friday 30th August: Fish pie with green beans
Booking opens Friday 23rd August

Advice help guidance support

One to One Advice Sessions

One to one advice on debt, benefits, housing or other general issues. Free

Sessions are on Wednesdays and last one hour. Appointments are essential.

Covent Garden Food Bank

Emergency Food Provision

Apply for support by clicking the button below. You will be given an appointment to collect a food parcel.

The Food Bank operates on Fridays and is collection only. Appointments are essential.

Regular Activities at Dragon Hall & CGCC

Monday
9:00 – 10:00 Line Dancing (On Zoom)
12:00 – 15:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (at Dragon Hall – Free)

Tuesday
12:30 – 13:30
Qi Gong (at CGCC – spaces available)

Wednesday
10:00 – 11:00
Yoga (at Phoenix Garden – £5.00)
11:15 – 12:15 Pilates (at Phoenix Garden – £5.00)
14:30 – 15:30 Tai Chi (at CGCC, spaces available, Free)
Advice one-to-one sessions by appointment

Thursday
10:00 – 12:30
Digital Inclusion (at Dragon Hall, Free, restarts in September)
10:30 – 12:30 Indoor Gardening (at Phoenix Garden)
11:00 – 12:00 Chair Exercise (at CGCC)
12:00 – 13:00 Flamenco (at Dragon Hall – £5.00, restarts in September)
13:00 – 15:00 Creative Digital (at Dragon Hall, Free, restarts in September)
13:00 – 16:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (at Dragon Hall – Free)

Friday
12:00 – 14:30
1-1 Digital Support with Elliot (at Dragon Hall, Free)
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Club (at CGCC – booking essential)
Food Bank Collections by appointment

Last Friday in the month at Dragon Hall is LB Camden Council Surgery – from 18:30 to 20:00. Councillors are available. Drop in to these sessions. 

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